BARTENDERS AND CLIENTS BEWARE! Neil will initially be very nice and accommodating and then, after…read morehe gets what he wants (your labor or money), he will become silent, unreasonable, and when he does finally respond will be rude/belligerent. He hired me to bartend for an event a week ago and promised me $500 for the whole ordeal (travel, time and labor). I have documentation in the form of the ad, emails, and a recorded phone call. Immediately after the event he stopped responding to my texts and calls. It took me two days to get ahold of him and when I did (from a different number since he was ignoring mine) he brought up for the first time to expect payment in seven days. Well today is the seventh day and *surprise surprise* no response or payment in my Venmo. If anyone is considering booking him please know that he did not pay me and it looks like he never will. Monday I am going to file a claim in small claims court to try to recover my money. It's sad that Neil would scam someone like this but when I look at his previous reviews and the lawsuit filed against the company I am not entirely shocked. Karma is real, and Neil, you deserve nothing but shame for how you conduct yourself. He also won't answer me about a mobile bar and a bunch of supplies that are stuck in my garage that I am trying to return to him. I guess he made enough money off my back to buy new ones so he never has to confront me. Oh, and Neil, I hope that you know that money was to pay for my dog's dental surgery out of pocket that I have been trying to save up for. I took my entire Saturday night of my birthday weekend off to try and do this for Henry and make it happen. You never know what you are doing to someone by scamming them. I have been in tears over this.

We hired Neil for our daughter's baby shower event . Neil was responsive and made sure we had…read moreeverything we needed. He made our signature drink-the French Martini to perfection. He was on time and professional. His bar setup was perfect for our venue. We appreciated his easy going personality. I would recommend this business if you want an excellent added touch to your party. Great service and prices.

Michelle and her team at Portland Party People are amazing! When my (now) wife and I were scouring…read morethe internet, looking for help at our wedding, we were shocked at how few companies there are offering general assistance to party-throwers. Most organizations offer help only paired with a catering service, and are extremely limited in what services they will provide. Fortunately Portland Party People were available - jack-and-jills-of-all-trades, and genial, to boot. Michelle was kind, gracious, and a complete joy to work with as we planned our event. When they showed up to the venue, right on time, dressed in black pants and black shirts (they looked great!), we were blown away by how friendly, and willing to help they were - with anything and everything. Michelle and her crew showed up about an hour before our ceremony, and because of all the craziness I ended up walking them around the property with our brief, and admittedly incomplete "To-Do" list. I think Michelle could sense I was in a bit of a crazed state, so after a few "Um's" and "... I think there might be something I'm missing..." she smiled, said "Honey, go get ready for your wedding, we'll take care of it," and sent me on my way. Not only did they take care of all the items on our list (and executed them with speed and professionalism), they went above and beyond by serving our guests wine as they sat at dinner, skillfully excusing tables to get their food when it was ready (seriously, I've seen people do this and it can turn into an all out Hunger Games situation!), and making sure everything was running smoothly by taking initiative in all the right ways. At one point it started to rain (thanks Pacific Northwest summer!) and Michelle's staff, without being asked, grabbed a portable tent from the other side of the property to cover our desserts before I could even blink. This kind of initiative was not only impressive, it saved us from stress and worry on our wedding day. Seriously people, these folks are great! When they left the event, all the dishes were rinsed, stored, bagged, cleaned, etc. Again they went above and beyond and made sure the candles were out, and everything was tidy. As if the professionalism of the services weren't enough, Michelle and her staff are a genuinely good people, and truly a delight to work with. Having a party or event and need some extra hands or a bartender? Call up Portland Party People - you won't regret it. THANK YOU, MICHELLE!

Michelle and her team were life savers, life changing and overall an absolute pleasure to work…read morewith! We worked alongside each other at a large wedding (around 170 guests) and her team made set up, dinner services and breakdown a total breeze. They were polite, organized and hard working. I'm so thrilled to discover this team and recommend this company to anybody throwing a party!

We had an unconventional marriage ceremony, and as a result, extended our festivities into a few…read moresmall, regional parties with friends and family. To celebrate with local friends, we wanted to have a casual, outdoor party at a local venue with some pizzaz. We crunched the numbers (alcohol, serving supplies, time, etc.), and decided that spending time with our guests was our #1 priority, so enlisting the help of bartenders would make the most sense. There were a number of reasons we were drawn to Public Provisions: local, lady-led team (yay, small businesses!), sample menus were aligned with our taste in beverages, genuine communication (flexibility, and desire to hear what we were looking for), and overall professionalism. Melaney was responsive from day 1, and had contracts, services, etc. already outlined in an easy to understand format. They went above and beyond to make things easy on us for the celebration day (including allowing us to taste/choose some wines) -- we did not regret hiring them, and would gladly do so again!

Amazing - I almost don't want to review because I want to make sure they are available for our next…read moregathering! Melaney and Malia were amazing - so much better than expected, and we had high expectations after doing a lot of due diligence and asking around. They MADE our company gathering a total success. The drinks were perfection, great ingredients, very unique. The setup couldn't have been more perfect, cute drink cart, friendly/fun/knowledgable staff. Reminded me of my experience going to Multnomah Whiskey Library - everyone there is so passionate about their craft and are happy to share what they know - these ladies were the same way. Can't recommend them enough. Top notch.

Great experience with spirited times at my event I got many compliments and the drinks we amazing…read more Thanks again

If you are searching for an incredible event planner look no further than SK Design House! Shinaya…read moreis so gifted in her line of work and has a special eye for taking a client's vision and creating magic. I hired her in April for my Engagement party at the end of August. Our theme was Italian Garden Party and she couldn't have nailed it more. From the personalized bar cart, individual charcuterie boards, and gelato cart that looked like she brought it straight over from Italy the evening was beyond magic. Our friends and family had the most incredible evening, and we have memories for a life time. SK Design House handled every little detail from planning, to set-up, and take down. I have a demanding work schedule and needed a planner that would just take the rains and bring my Pinterest board to life. She did just that!!

We hired Fairytale Event Design for our 9/10/22 wedding held at The Reserve Vineyard & Golf Club in…read moreAloha,OR. Upon booking, Kelsey was such a great communicator and was happy to answer any questions we had leading up to our big day! Our assigned day-of coordinator was Rania. She was AMAZING! We loved her positive energy and she was super detail oriented. We had so many little tasks that needed to be done on the day-of and Rania made sure to take care of everything we needed! She really went above and beyond and our wedding day would not have been the same without her help! Highly recommend FED for any event you have, great people and very well priced!

We hired Kelsey as our day of coordinator and couldn't be happier with that decision. She made the…read moreday go smoothly so my husband and I could relax and really enjoy our wedding and now looking back I'm not sure how we would've managed without her! She is extremely organized and efficient and checked in intermittently to see if we needed anything or had any questions. She executed my vision for the day perfectly and kept us on track for our timeline and let us know when we were falling behind. It was so nice to have a professional there to take the stress off us and she really did make everything look beautiful. Her prices were also very reasonable which was a huge plus. I would 100 percent recommend her to any brides who are looking for wedding planning services or day of coordination.

Hiring Chris was a great choice! He's easy to talk to in person, organized, on-time (actually he…read morewas always early), and quick to respond to emails. I love that he attended my rehearsal, even though my ceremony was very simple and quick. I also thought the music request site was a lot of fun for both myself and guests. He's extremely reasonably priced for all that you get. Chris helped to keep my wedding on schedule, and played all the songs I wanted at all the right times. He took guest requests day of, and knew when to tell my guests no, because I had put that song as a do not play. He was even willing, when I asked him to, to lead some trivia to send my guests by table to dinner. My husband does not typically like DJs. He usually finds them loud and obnoxious, and I lean towards this opinion as well most of the time. Chris is not like this. I knew he was the perfect choice when I met him. The music at my wedding was perfect for people who wanted to dance, and for those that wanted to just hang out and chat. I would hire him all over again.

From the moment that we met Chris we had instant chemistry, our first meeting even lasted about 3…read morehours! He was always there to answer questions, make suggestions, and help with any part of the process that I needed. He was easy to work with and quick with responses. We had a website we could send to our guests where they could request songs which was awesome because we had a lot of people from out of town and from different generations. He attended our rehearsal to help with timing (which was a life saver because I only had a day of coordinator who wasn't there) and make sure we knew where everything would be set up. He was early every time we met, and was always professional while still making us feel comfortable. Chris truly made our reception the celebration we were looking for. I highly recommend his services and if I am ever in need or a DJ again would 100% book with him.

We recently hired a bartending service for our event, and I can't recommend them highly enough!…read moreFrom the start, everything was incredibly well-organized and smooth. Shaylynne, the owner, was a pleasure to work with--clear, thoughtful, and totally on top of everything. Our bartender for the evening, Braelynn, was just as amazing--super sweet and professional, and made fantastic drinks that our guests loved. The pricing was very reasonable--$300 for 4 hours of service, and they brought all the mixers and full bar setup. We also added on garnishes for just $50, and they went above and beyond with options like fresh mangoes for margaritas--such a thoughtful and elevated touch. What stood out the most was their attention to detail. They provided us with a clear and considerate list of alcohol and ingredient suggestions, including smart tips on how to avoid overbuying or wasting supplies. It really helped us plan efficiently. They arrived on time and took care of the setup before the service window began, which was great since it didn't eat into the 4-hour bartending time. All in all, this was a 10/10 experience. Reliable, warm, and professional--would definitely hire again!